[http://makeyourbot.org/mantis9-1 The Mantis CNC] is small, minimal, computer-controlled CNC mill. It's parts cost $100-$300 depending on what you have available. From their demo videos it can cut PCBs and aluminum.

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We plan on buying the parts together and collaborating resources for the build. The parts purchase will take place early January 2011. If you are interested please contact Th0mas on [http://www.artengine.ca/modlab/index.php/User_talk:Th0mas his talk page].

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We plan on buying the parts together and collaborating resources for the build.

To add to the relatively sparse information available on the official site here are some 3rd party links to people's Mantis builds.

Mantis built from scratch without official support - lots of added detail we need on this page like dimensioned drawings, completed BOM. Note that his build log is split over a few separate blog posts, the links are in the main column after the end of the blog post.

Tool Usage

It is my hope that one of the builders has access to a suitable saw, a drill press, and enough space to accommodate the wood cutting. Another option would be to find someone with a large enough CNC and pay them to cut the wood for us. Any suggestions / comments?

Status

The Toronto group is also making one. Darcy Whyte is making one with the Toronto group. [1].